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23 Oct 2025

Roscrea's Nikita raises huge sum for sick little boy

Nikita conquered Ireland's highest mountain three times in one day!

Roscrea's Nikita raises huge sum for sick little boy

Pictured above is Nikita surrounded by friends and members of Ballyskenach Athletic Club on the summit of Ireland's highest mountain

ROSCREA woman Nikita Conlon completed the superhuman task of conquering Ireland's highest mountain three times in one day in her bid to raise €1,000 for a very sick little boy - but instead raised a giant sum far beyond her original goal.

She took on the enormous challenge to raise funds for Noah Quish by climbing Carrauntoohil, Irelands highest mountain at 1,038m, three times in one day.
Noah was born with multiple health problems, including a heart defect, severe sleep apnea and scoliosis. He has already

undergone heart and brain surgery and is due to have spinal surgery in the next few months as well as further treatment in Austin, Texas.

Nikita and Noah after she completed the superhuman feat

So far she has raised over €6,000 and people continue to contribute to the amazing cause.

On the 7th of October she completed this mission and met Noah at the bottom to finish off her fantastic achievement.
Friends, fellow climbers and members of her club, Ballyskenach Athletic Club, took part in different stages of the climb.

“We are so proud of what she has accomplished”, the Club said.

To contribute now see the GoFundMe page “Climbing Carrountohill 3 times for Noah” and you can also visit Nikita’s Instagram or Facebook pages for options: Instagram, nikshikingadventures2; Facebook, Nikita Conlon.

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